There Are No Borders Between Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger
These words from Assimi Goita of Mali are not just about geography
Today, there are no borders between Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. We work together and there are no boundaries between these countries, we are one people. These words from Assimi Goita of Mali are not just about geography. They reflect a deeper political and economic vision, one rooted in resisting neocolonial influence and building a new foundation for cooperation in West Africa.
What’s happening in this region is part of a broader anti-colonial project. For decades after independence, many African countries remained tied to old colonial powers through economic systems, military agreements, and political influence. Countries like France continued to benefit from African resources, while African nations stayed dependent on foreign aid, foreign currencies, and foreign companies. Decisions were often made outside the continent, while local populations struggled with poverty and instability.
Now, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are taking steps to change that. By working together, they aim to create a new political and economic alliance that is independent from Western control. This includes breaking away from the CFA franc, a currency linked to the French treasury, and rejecting military partnerships that they believe serve foreign interests more than their own. The strategy is about building unity, controlling their own resources, and creating a shared future based on cooperation rather than exploitation.
What they are trying to achieve is real sovereignty. Not just on paper, but in practice. That means deciding how to manage their land, their economies, their security, and their political paths. By removing the artificial borders that were drawn during colonial times and by speaking as one people, they are sending a message: Africa can speak for itself, act for itself, and build a system that reflects its own needs, not the interests of outside powers. This is not about isolation, it’s about independence. And it’s a powerful example of how former colonies are starting to rethink their place in the world.
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